Compostable Utensils

In the past we manufactured non-heat resistant utensils made from non-GMO PLA, and heat resistant utensils made from 80% non-GMO corn starch and 20% other fillers. Through recent testing, we discovered that the corn starch resin used in the production of our heat resistant utensils (a resin certified by BPI and ASTM standards) is not fully compostable. Therefore, we have discontinued the use of the corn starch resin and have begun using an alternative resin that will meet the standards of compostability. The new resin is a mixture of 70% non-GMO PLA and 30% talc. They are also heat resistant upto 200 degrees F, and the resin is under testing for certification under ASTM-6400 standards. Our current non-heat resistant utensils do not have any issues with compostability. We have also taken the opportunity to redesign our cutlery to offer a more aesthetically pleasing option. We will continue to offer our current utensils at a discounted price, until they are no longer in inventory.

These utensils will take 180 days to compost in a commercial composting facility. Home composting is not recommended as they do require a higher heat to break down, which may not occur in most home composting systems.

As a result of this, we have tested other heat resistant utensils on the market, and found that almost all of them are not compostable.

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